Hitman: Codename 47 is an action-adventure video game, developed by IO Interactive and published by Eidos Interactive for Microsoft Windows. Each level takes place in an open environment which is populated with non-player characters such as civilians and armed guards. Although mission criteria may vary, the goal is generally to find 47’s assigned target and kill them by any means possible. Though the path may appear linear, it is possible through various ways to accomplish the mission and approach a target directly without eliciting a violent reprisal. The game essentially emphasises stealth and silent kills without raising alerts, giving the player a higher financial reward for doing so. Penalties in the form of financial deductions are given, for example if the player kills civilians, but none if guards are slain. As the money is used to purchase weapons and ammo during the course of the game, this pressures the player to utilise stealth, disguise and melee based mechanics for the most cost-effective method to take out targets.

Hitman: Codename 47 System Requirements

Minimum:

  • OS: Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME
  • Processor: Pentium II 300 MHz
  • Memory: 64 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 100% DirectX 7.0a-compatible 3d Accelerated Card with 12MB VRAM
  • Storage: 400 MB available space

Recommended:

  • OS: Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME
  • Processor: Pentium III equivalent or greater
  • Memory: 128 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 100% DirectX 7.0a-compatible 3d Accelerated Card with 32 MB VRAM
  • Storage: 400 MB available space